A fresh controversy has emerged in the ongoing Ayodhya Ram Temple donation investigation after a photograph purportedly showing Gopal Rao attending the Ram Lalla aarti went viral on social media. The image has triggered widespread discussion as Gopal Rao is reportedly among the individuals whose role is being examined in connection with the alleged donation irregularities. According to information circulating with the viral photograph, the image is claimed to have been taken during the temple’s aarti on Monday. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the timing of the photograph or the circumstances under which Gopal Rao was present during the religious ceremony. The development comes at a time when the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is continuing its inquiry into alleged discrepancies in temple donations and financial management. The investigation has already led to multiple arrests in recent days, while authorities continue examining documents, financial records, and the roles of individuals associated with temple administration. The viral image has raised fresh questions over whether individuals facing scrutiny in the investigation continue to have access to temple activities during the ongoing probe. Critics have demanded greater transparency, while supporters have cautioned against drawing conclusions solely from an unverified photograph. Officials have not yet issued any statement explaining Gopal Rao’s reported presence during the aarti or clarifying whether his participation was in an official or personal capacity. The temple trust has also not publicly commented on the viral image. As the SIT investigation progresses, the latest development is expected to intensify public attention on the case. Authorities are likely to examine all related aspects before reaching any conclusions, while the authenticity and context of the viral photograph remain subjects of public debate.


